1. when we speak of the flavor of a word, we're talking about the extra understood meanings that it carries in addition to its main meaning. these extra meanings are called
a. connotations.
b. definitions.
c. shadings.
d. denotations.
2. when using direct quotations in your writing, which of the following should be placed outside the set of quotation marks?
a. question mark
b. semicolon
c. comma
d. perio

1. (a)Connotations, 2. (b) Semicolon

Explanation:

Connotations

Connotations, are a special type or  flavor of a word, when an  extra understood meanings that  carries in addition to its main meaning connotation is   described as either as a negative or  positive or, with regard to its displeasing or  pleasing   of emotional connection.

Semi colon

A semicolon can be used between two independent clauses, that are  closely related but ensures that  they are not  joined already  by a coordinating conjunction.

i go to the store and buy some cheese,suddenly there was akward silence.   out of no where comes a ninja, and he takes an apple, and chokes the cashier, until he passes out.   the disapeared in a puff of smoke.   the cashier went to the doctor, and everything was fine again.   they all lived happily ever after without anymore ninjas.

the end

go to buy cheese= exposition

akaward silence= rising action

ninja chokes the cashier= climax

cashier goes to the doctor= falling action

they live happily ever after= resolution

its confident and professional